Healthy Aging Communication Network

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The U.S. department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a new
literacy tool for people who serve older adults.
The Quick Guide to Health Literacy and Older Adults is designed to provide useful strategies and suggestions to help bridge the
communication gap between'
professionals and older adults.

Bringing the Arizona Aging and Public Health Networks Together:
Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs for Older Adults was held on
September 29th and featured key note speaker Mary Altpeter PhD from the
University of North Carolina's Institute on Aging.

For other valuable information, visit the following links to find
more health resources for older adults.

Physical Activity

Physical Activity (PA) is one of the major focus areas
of the Healthy Aging Communication Network (HACN). For information about the
HACN and PA visit the HACN Physical Activity
Page. Go to the Physical
Activity Resource Page to access reports, data-driven documents, and tools
related to PA and older adults.

Falls Prevention

Falls Prevention, is another major focus area of the
Healthy Aging Communication Network (HACN). Visit the HACN Falls
Prevention Page for more information. Visit the Falls Prevention Resource Page to access
reports, data-driven documents, and tools related to Falls Prevention and
older adults.

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